Post on 26-Apr-2018
Viticulture in New Mexico
Where Grapes can Grow and
How to Grow Them
Bernd Maier Extension Viticulture Specialist
1629-1850 •1629 First vitis vinifera vines planted at a Piro Indian Pueblo just South of Socorro.
•1659: First cuttings were planted in El Paso del Norte area.
•1726: First detailed information on the spread of viticulture around the El Paso area.
•1744: Fray Miguel de Menchero prepared a report on his vistiation of the missions of New Mexico.
•1755: An inventory noted that there were 250,000 vines under cultivation.
•1760: Decree by the captain of the El Paso presidio, took note of the recent wine production problems.
•1800 Vineyards were planted from Bernalillo to Socorro and from Las Cruces to El Paso in the southern part of the state.
•1850: New Mexico became a territory of the United States. •1868: Jesuit priests settled in New Mexico and brought their Italian wine making techniques. •1870: New Mexico produced 16, 000 gallons of wine. • 1872: Priests founded a winery. •1880: New Mexico produced 908,000 gallons! •1884: New Mexico was fifth in the nation in wine production: almost a million gallons annually. •1919: Beginning of prohibition. •1926: The first Rio Grande flood occurred that impacted the vineyards. •1933: Prohibition ended. •1943: The largest Rio Grand flood of the century destroyed vineyards throughout New Mexico. •1978: Rebirth of the wine industry, small wineries opened up. •1982-1983: 2200 acres of vineyards were planted around Las Cruces. •Present: Vineyard acres still being planted
1850-Present
New Mexico Grape Industry Statistics
• 1200 acres Vineyard • Approximately 120 Growers • 112 Different Varieties • 50 Wineries
World Distribution of Viticulture
New Mexico Grape Growing Regions
New Mexico Map
Thermal Air Inversions
Source: The Backyard Vintner, 2005
In hilly areas, the Best place to locate your vineyard is in the
Thermal zone.
• Springtime Daily Temperature Range
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Vitis Arizonica Vitis Arizonica also called the “Canyon Grape” is a very common vining wild grape. The deep purple fruits can be found in moist canyons at moderate elevations. This type of grape is also known to be very drought tolerant/resistant.
Vitis Berlandieri This grape commonly called “Heller’s Grape” or “Fall Grape” is primarily native in the southern portions of North America. It is very prominent in New Mexico, Texas, and Arkansas. It is noted for it’s tolerance against soils with a high lime content, however it is poorly adapted to grafting. It is commonly crossed with Vitis Riparia or Vitis Rupestra which produces a plant resistant to both lime and phylloxera.
Vitis Acerifolia Vitis Acerifolia, aka the “Maple Leaf Grape” and the “Bush Grape” is somewhat of a bushy plant. It grows in ravines, stream bottoms, and on rocky slopes. It is particularly common in the panhandle of Texas and the Ute Lake area of New Mexico.
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Vitis Riparia Vitis Riparia, aka “Riverbank Grape” has the largest geographical range of all the Vitis species that are native to North America. The wild vine thrives along riverbanks, forest clearings, fence lines as well as along road sides. Anywhere it can get lots of sun exposure, and adequate soil moisture.
Vitis Rupestris This type of grape is often found in the Southern and Western United States. It has many common names, some are: July, Sand, Sugar, Rock, and most widely used “Mountain Grape.” The plant is self supporting and does not grow in the shade. It has been found in draws that collect water, and less grazed creek beds.
Layout of a vineyard Find a base line Construct a perpendicular line Lay String and fill in with planting stakes
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50’
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Using Pethagoreom theorem a2 + b2 = c2 302 + 402 = 502 Using this, the vineyard can be layed out
Layout of a vineyard Set In Row spacing Set Row spacing Lay String and fill in with planting stakes
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9’
Layout of a vineyard Fill out point rows Parallel to property boundary
Layout of a vineyard Finish point rows One in row plant distance (1)
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Layout of a vineyard Finished plant stake layout
Tellis Setup
10-24”
Line Post
Planting Stake
Wire Clip to fit Planting Stake
Ground Level
Pair of catch wire
Cordon wire
45-48”
18-24” 12”
Source: The Backyard Vintner, 2005
Incorrect Technique for installation
Installing The trellis
Source: The Backyard Vintner, 2005
Terminology
Spur Cordon Trunk Shoot
Node, Internode, Bud ,Cane, Primary bud Secondary bud, Tertiary bud, Lateral cane
Terminology
Source: The Backyard Vintner, 2005
Growth Stages of The Vine
Planting
Bare rooted vines must be kept cool and moist until planted.
Sometimes dipped in wax to prevent drying.
In grafted vines, place graft union 2”-4” above the ground.
Planting the vine
1. Place vine close to the stake 2. Spread roots 3. Pack soil 4. Water immediately after planting
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Tellis Setup
Ground Level
Planting Stake
Cordon wire
Young Vine
Tie
First growing season
1. This is all we tie the first year 2. All other shoots are pruned off
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Selecting trunk shoot
1. Always safely tie the shoot before cutting off the others
2. We have to tie every 5 to 10 days
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Use loose ties, keep trunk straight
1. Never tie shoots or canes too tight! 2. Do not leave bows in the trunk
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Select cordon shoots
1. Select two cordon shoots 6 to 8 inches below wire
2. Cut out trunk shoot at the wire
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42-50 inches
Remove lateral shoots
1. Loosely tie cordon shoot 2. Clean laterals off trunk 3. Pulling off laterals will damage
the trunk
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Remove tendrils and suckers
1. Cut out tendrils to prevent girdling the trunk
2. Cut suckers off at the trunk and below ground
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Dormant cordon training before 3rd years’ growth
1. Cut at 8 inch diameter 2. Make three loose ties on the
cordon canes
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Cut back weak vines
1. Cut at bend 2. Bud on lower side
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Select and tie vertical shoots
1. Vertical arms 5 to 6 inches apart 2. Catch wire 10 inches above cordon
wire
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Summer pruning the 3rd year
1. Rub off shoots on lower side of cordon 2. Tie cordon extension shoots 3. Pinch very vigorous shoots
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Cluster thinning the 3rd year
1. Why are we pulling off these beautiful grapes?
2. We must leave only one cluster per shoot to keep the vines healthy
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Before cordon pruning
1. All 28 of these canes will be cut back to form 2 or 3 bud spurs
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After cordon pruning
1. We now have only 14 spurs and 30 to 40 buds left on the vine
2. Wrap the cordon around the wire 1 ½ turns and tie
3. Leave 3 buds per spur
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Spur Pruning last year’s spur
2 year-old spur
3 year-old spur
new spur
Multiple Trunks
Training System Divided Canopy
Source: The Backyard Vintner, 2005
Training System Lyre
Source: The Backyard Vintner, 2005
Training System Sylvoz System
Training System Vertical Shoot Position (VSP)
Training System Geneva double Curtain
Training System Ruakura Twin Two Tier (RT2T)
Grow Tubes
Young vines can be damaged by swings in temperature, blowing
sand, and wildlife. Grow tubes provide a more stable
climate.
Source: The Backyard Vintner, 2005
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Vertical Shoot Positioned Vines